85% of households have access to internet - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that about 85% of households had access to the internet at home in 2015, up from 82% ... Business • 16 Dec 15
Eir's third quarter earnings rise by 6% Telecoms group Eir has said its earnings - before accounting for interest on its debt, depreciation of its assets and tax - rose by 6% ... Business • 26 Nov 15
BT edges forecasts as Champions League drives TV Britain's BT today beat market expectations for quarterly sales, helped by demand for its TV offer now showing Champions League soccer. Business • 29 Oct 15
Sky beats first quarter profits forecast European pay-TV group Sky posted a slightly-better-than expected 10% jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by strong new broadband additions in Britain. Business • 21 Oct 15
BT Group sees quarterly pre-tax profits rise BT Group has seen its pre-tax profit rise 9% to £694m in the three months to 30 June, despite a slight fall in the company’s ... Business • 30 Jul 15
Govt promises high-speed broadband for every home The construction by the State of its own rural telecoms network, at a likely cost of hundreds of millions of euro, is one option being ... Business • 15 Jul 15
Sky calls for inquiry into UK broadband market Sky has called for a competition inquiry into Britain's broadband market where it says BT, the market leader whose network it relies on, has an ... Business • 29 Jun 15
Access to broadband still a major issue for many Getting a good internet service is still an issue for many parts of the country - and not just rural settings, reports Emma McNamara. Business • 22 May 15
Eircom's third quarter revenues dip 1% Eircom has reported revenues of €311m for its fiscal third quarter, down 1% year on year. Business • 18 May 15
ESB/Vodafone venture to create 60 permanent jobs A joint venture between the ESB and Vodafone has been officially launched today, with the promise of 200 temporary construction jobs and 60 permanent positions. Business • 14 May 15
BT results top forecasts helped by fibre broadband BT Group has today posted a better-than-expected 3% rise in full-year earnings. Business • 07 May 15
Lack of broadband affects use of public services The Government drive to encourage citizens to use public services online is being hampered by a lack of broadband, according to new research. News • 06 May 15
Sky posts 20% jump in profit on demand Solid demand for pay-TV in Britain and an improving picture in Germany and Italy helped Sky to post an as expected 20% jump in nine-month ... Business • 21 Apr 15
Vodafone ESB broadband joint venture rollout to start in Cavan Cavan town residents will have access to super high speed broadband from the autumn, through a fibre-to-the-building service which is to be offered by the ... Business • 13 Apr 15
High speed broadband for all by 2020 - White The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White, has said high speed broadband will be available to everyone across the country by 2020. Business • 23 Mar 15
Average broadband speeds continue to rise - Comreg The average speed of broadband in Ireland continues to increase, according to new data from the communications regulator Comreg. Business • 12 Mar 15
State loses over €2m in broadband investment The State lost more than €2.27m following an investment in a cross border high speed broadband project. News • 03 Mar 15
Eircom's H1 revenues and earnings down 4% Eircom has said that its revenue for its financial first half - the second half of last year in calendar terms - fell by 4% ... Business • 27 Feb 15
Ireland 9th in EU for digital activities - survey A new report on digital services in Europe ranks Ireland as ninth out of 28 countries in the European Union. Business • 24 Feb 15
Eircom's first quarter revenues dip 3% Eircom has said its revenue fell by 3% to €313m in the first three months of its financial year. Business • 28 Nov 14
Broadband: You are here The Government's National Broadband Plan as presented through a series of maps published yesterday should be lauded for its ambition. It should also be greeted ... Business • 25 Nov 14
High-speed broadband promised for every house Every house in Ireland is being promised a high-speed broadband connection by around the end of the decade, under a scheme announced by the Government ... News • 24 Nov 14
Telefonica seeing stronger turnaround Spain's Telefonica today posted falling revenue and profit in the first nine months of the year. Business • 12 Nov 14
UPC Ireland lost 1,800 customers in Q3 UPC Ireland added 13,600 subscriptions for its TV, broadband and phone services during the three months to the end of September. Business • 06 Nov 14
BT reports better-than-expected Q2 earnings Britain's BT has reported second-quarter earnings slightly ahead of forecasts, helped by strong demand for fibre broadband from both its customers and those rivals selling ... Business • 30 Oct 14
